Boxing slip cord system

ABSTRACT

The boxing slip cord system includes first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. The first and second tripod stands having three legs each having a first end and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to a clamp. An extension tube is received through the clamp of the first and second stands. Each of the first and second tripod stands has three supports connected at a first end by first, second and third hinge fittings to the clamp and hingedly connected at an end to one of the three legs. First and second cord reels are mounted at an upper end of the extension tube. Each of the first and second cord reels includes a housing which encloses a reel within the housing. A slip cord is wound around the first and second cord reels adapted to be suspended between the first and second stands.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 62/538,030 filed on Jul. 28, 2017 which is incorporatedby reference in its entirety herein.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a boxing slip cord system,and more particularly, to system used for specific training exercise toimprove a boxer's maneuvers that rely on agility and balance improvedthrough a specific training exercise known as the rope slip drill.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

When it comes to boxing training, a slipping cord is one of the mostbasic pieces of equipment. It can be made of rubber cord or a simplepiece of rope. There are numerous ways it can be incorporated into anyworkout of a boxer's training routine.

The slipping cord can be hung approximately chest high, across any area,preferably spanning between about ten to fifteen feet. The cord shouldbe strung tight and secured at both ends.

There are a variety of exercises that can be done with a basic slippingcord. The most basic use of the slipping cord is to practice footwork.The boxer positions themselves at one end of the slipping cord, assuminga proper boxing stance. With the cord resting lightly on his or her leftshoulder, they move down the cord making sure to step with the left footfirst and bring the right foot behind it. This helps the fighter to getused to stepping correctly, with the front foot first and back footsecondly. This is also a good way to be sure the boxer gets used tostaying on their toes and also driving off of their back foot withoutdragging it.

The slipping cord can be incorporated into a lower body exercise thatuses the proper technique when rolling under punches. The boxer assumesa proper boxing stance and without moving their feet, they roll underthe cord, simulating the movement of slipping under a left hook orlooping right-hand. When done properly, the fighter will be shiftingtheir weight forward as they roll under the right and shifting theirweight back as they slip under the left hook.

The cord can be used to gauge speed of movement as contact is lightlymade each time a slip is completed. From a defensive standpoint, thecord is a measuring stick to be sure that a fighter is not over slippingor under slipping, just by making gentle contact. While on offense, asmall amount of contact can be made to keep punches sharp andcombinations fluid. Maintaining proper distance is also easier topractice because there is somewhat of a stationary target to punch at.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is discloseda boxing slip cord system. The boxing slip cord system includes firstand second collapsible, portable tripod stands. The first and secondcollapsible, portable tripod stands having three legs each having afirst end and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to aclamp. An extension tube is slidably received through the clamp of thefirst and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. Each of the firstand second collapsible, portable tripod stands has three supportsconnected at a first end by first, second and third hinge fittings tothe clamp and hingedly connected at an opposite second end to one of thethree legs. First and second cord reels are mounted at an upper end ofthe extension tube of the first and second collapsible, portable tripodstands. Each of the first and second cord reels includes a housing whichencloses a reel within the housing. A slip cord is wound around thefirst and second cord reels adapted to be suspended between the firstand second collapsible, portable tripod stands.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, there isdisclosed a boxing slip cord system. The boxing slip cord systemincludes first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. The firstand second collapsible, portable tripod stands having three legs eachhaving a first end and each being hingedly secured at a second oppositeend to a clamp. An extension tube is slidably received through the clampof the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. Each of thefirst and second collapsible, portable tripod stands has three supportsconnected at a first end by first, second and third hinge fittings tothe clamp and hingedly connected at an opposite second end to one of thethree legs. First and second cord reels are mounted at an upper end ofthe extension tube of the first and second collapsible, portable tripodstands. Each of the first and second cord reels includes a housing whichencloses a reel within the housing. A slip cord, wound around the reelwithin the housing is suspendable between the collapsible, portabletripod stand and a removable suction cup that can attached to a surfaceof a wall.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The structure, operation, and advantages of the present invention willbecome further apparent upon consideration of the following descriptiontaken in conjunction with the accompanying figures (FIGs.). The figuresare intended to be illustrative, not limiting.

Certain elements in some of the figures may be omitted, or illustratednot-to-scale, for illustrative clarity. The cross-sectional views may bein the form of “slices”, or “near-sighted” cross-sectional views,omitting certain background lines which would otherwise be visible in a“true” cross-sectional view, for illustrative clarity. Furthermore, forclarity, some reference numbers may be omitted in certain drawings.

FIG. 1 is a side view of an illustration of a boxer using the boxingslip cord system, in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional view of the boxing slip cord system, inaccordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional view of the adjustable support stands usedto support the boxing slip cord, in accordance with the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional view showing the height measurement markson the center tube of the adjustable support stands, in accordance withthe present invention.

FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional view of the adjustable support stands in apartially collapsed and in a collapsed condition, in accordance with thepresent invention.

FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of the cord being pulled out andreeled into the wind up reel, in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side, three-dimensional view of the wind up reel shown inFIG. 6, in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side, three-dimensional view of a boxer using anotherembodiment of the boxing slip cord system, in accordance with thepresent invention.

FIG. 9 is a side, three-dimensional view showing the cord of theembodiment of FIG. 8 removably attached to a wall, in accordance withthe present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Boxing requires agility, balance and fast reflexes, among other things.The more agile the boxer is in the ring, the harder it is for theopponent to land punches. Agility is also important to the boxer'soffensive maneuvering, as good coordination can help set up attacks.Bobbing and weaving are two common maneuvers used in boxing for bothoffensive and defensive purposes. These two maneuvers rely heavily onagility and balance, which can be improved through a specific trainingexercise known as the rope slip drill.

Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a boxer 10 initiallypositioned at one end of the boxing slip cord system 12. The boxer 10 isinitially positioned at a first end 14 of the boxing slip cord system 12and moves to the left towards the second end 16 of the slip cord system.The boxer 10 begins assuming a proper boxing stance with the slip cord18 resting lightly on his or her left shoulder. Then, the boxer 10 movesalong the cord 18 towards the second end 16 of the slip cord system 12making sure to step with the left foot first and bring the right footbehind it.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the components of the boxing slip cordsystem 12 are illustrated. Generally, the boxing slip cord system 12includes first and second collapsible, portable stands or tripods 20 and22, with a slip cord 18 suspended therebetween. While the slip cord 18can be constructed of any desirable material such as manila, nylon,cotton, polyester, polypropylene or rubber, it is within the scope ofthe invention to form the slip cord of any suitable rope or cord thatremains taught when it is secured at opposite ends.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the opposite ends 18 a and 18b of the slip cord 18 of the boxing slip cord system 12 are secured tothe upper ends 20 a and 22 a of first and second collapsible, portablestands 20 and 22, respectively. Each of the portable stands 20 and 22 ispreferably a tripod construction, being a three legged-stand made of amaterial, such as steel, aluminum alloy, or carbon fiber making itstrong and durable. The tripods are typically light-weight and can befolded into a small size, making the boxing slip cord system 12 portableand easy to store after use. The tripods 20 and 22 have three legs 24,26 and 28 which have plastic feet 30 at a bottom end and are hingedlysecured at an opposite upper end 32 a, 32 b, 32 c to a clamp 34.

The length of the legs 24, 26 and 28 can be adjusted by releasableadjustment members 36 which open to allow the lower end of the legs 24a, 26 a and 28 a to telescope out of an upper section of the legs 24, 26and 28. In both stands 20 and 22, an extension tube 38 is slidablyreceived through the clamp 34 and has one end 38 a connected by first,second and third hinge fittings to one end of three supports 40, 42 and44. The opposite end of the three supports 40, 42 and 44 are hingedlyconnected to the three legs 24, 26 and 28, respectively. When thetripods 20 and 22 are collapsed, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the supports40, 42 and 44 fold down so that the legs 24, 26 and 28 rest against eachother and the bottom end 38 a of the tube 38 moves downward as the tubeitself moves through the clamp 34 in the direction of the bottom ends ofthe legs.

As shown in FIG. 3, the height of the extension tube 38 is adjustable tolengthen the height of the tripod 20 by telescoping an inner tubesection 46 of the tube 38 out of the end 38 b of an outer tube sectionof the extension tube by loosening a releasable adjustment member 48, asseen in FIG. 4, and pulling the inner tube section 46 away from the end38 b of the extension tube 38, as shown in FIG. 3. Conversely, theheight of the extension tube 38 can be shortened by telescoping theinner tube section 46 back into the end 38 b of the tube 38 by looseningthe releasable adjustment member 48 and pushing the inner tube section46 back into the end 38 b of the tube 38.

As shown in FIG. 4, the inner tube section 46 can have heightmeasurement marks 51 to help adjust the height of the cord reel 50.

As best seen in FIG. 7, a cord reel 50 is mounted at an upper end 46 aof the inner tube section 46 of the tube 38. The cord reel 50 includes ahousing 52 which encloses a reel, not shown, within the housing. Thecord 18 is wound around the reel and exits the housing 52 through anopening 54. The cord 18 can be unwound from the reel by pulling the freeend 18 a of the cord away from the cord reel 50. Pulling on the cord 18releases the spring biased reel and allows the cord to be pulled outfrom the cord reel to a desired length. Then the reel locks into placeso that the cord remains taut. When it is desired to wind the cord 18back into the cord reel 50, the reel handle 56 can be rotated in theclockwise direction as shown in FIG. 6.

As shown in FIG. 6, a hook 58 can be secured to the free end 18 a of thecord 18. When the boxing slip cord system 12 is assembled as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2, the hook 58 can be attached to a ring 60 which is mountedto the end of the inner tube section 46.

In an alternative embodiment, the hook 58 at the end of the cord 18 canbe attached to a removable suction cup 62 that can attached to thesurface 64 of a wall 66. In use, the rope or cord 18 is hung across aroom, such as between the portable stands 20 and 22 so that the rope istaut and hangs at slightly lower than shoulder height. The fighter nextbends their knees and lets the top of their left shoulder graze againstthe rope. The fighter takes a fighting stance and remains in this stancethroughout the drill.

In use, the boxer bobs their head underneath the rope and weave to theother side of it. The boxer lowers their entire body by squatting downfrom the legs until their head clears the rope. Then the boxer raisestheir body back up on the opposite side of the rope until their rightshoulder grazes the rope. The objective should be for the boxer to keeptheir shoulders at the same level on both sides of the rope. The bob andweave movements are repeated to bring their body back to its startingposition.

Punches are added to the maneuvers after the user has become accustomedto the bob and weave drill. For example, the user begins by throwing aleft jab before bobbing and weaving underneath the rope. Then, the userthrows a right jab once properly positioned on the other side of therope. The user continues to repeat this jab, bob and weave combinationfor a period of time, such as one minute. Then, additional punchcombinations are incorporated, such as a left jab and a right uppercut,before bobbing and weaving. Preferably, the same punch combinations arerepeated on the other side of the rope.

The boxer steps forward while throwing punch combinations. Afterstepping forward with their lead foot, the back foot is slid forward.After a punch combination is executed, the boxer bobs and weaves to theother side of the rope and repeats the punch combination while takinganother step forward. Once the boxer has gone the length of the rope,they can work their way backward using the slide-step technique.

Although the invention has been shown and described with respect to acertain preferred embodiment or embodiments, certain equivalentalterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the artupon the reading and understanding of this specification and the annexeddrawings. In particular regard to the various functions performed by theabove described components (assemblies, devices, circuits, etc.) theterms (including a reference to a “means”) used to describe suchcomponents are intended to correspond, unless otherwise indicated, toany component which performs the specified function of the describedcomponent (i.e., that is functionally equivalent), even though notstructurally equivalent to the disclosed structure which performs thefunction in the herein illustrated exemplary embodiments of theinvention. In addition, while a particular feature of the invention mayhave been disclosed with respect to only one of several embodiments,such feature may be combined with one or more features of the otherembodiments as may be desired and advantageous for any given orparticular application.

What is claimed is:
 1. A boxing slip cord system, comprising: first andsecond collapsible, portable tripod stands; the first and secondcollapsible, portable tripod stands having three legs each having afirst end and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to aclamp; an extension tube slidably received through the clamp of thefirst and second collapsible, portable tripod stands; each of the firstand second collapsible, portable tripod stands having three supports;each of the three supports connected at a first end by first, second andthird hinge fittings to the clamp and hingedly connected at an oppositesecond end to one of the three legs; first and second cord reels mountedat an upper end of the extension tube of the first and secondcollapsible, portable tripod stands; each of the first and second cordreels includes a housing which encloses a reel within the housing; and aslip cord, wound around the first and second cord reels adapted to besuspended between the first and second collapsible, portable tripodstands.
 2. The boxing slip cord system of claim 1, wherein opposite endsof the slip cord are secured to the first and second cord reels disposedat an upper end of the extension tube extending from the first andsecond collapsible, portable tripod stands, respectively.
 3. The boxingslip cord system of claim 2, whereby the first and second collapsible,portable tripod stands having three legs which have feet at the firstend.
 4. The boxing slip cord system of claim 3, further wherein thethree legs each have an upper section connected at one end to the clampand a lower section telescopically received in the upper section.
 5. Theboxing slip cord system of claim 4, further wherein the three legs eachhave a releasable adjustment member to allow the lower section of thethree legs to telescope out of a bottom of the upper section of thethree legs.
 6. The boxing slip cord system of claim 5, wherein each ofthe first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands includes theextension tube which is slidably received through the clamp and has abottom end connected by three supports to the three legs.
 7. The boxingslip cord system of claim 6, wherein the first and second collapsible,portable tripod stands are collapsed when the three supports fold downso that the three legs rest against each other and the bottom end of theextension tube moves downward as the extension tube itself moves throughthe clamp in the direction of the first ends of the legs.
 8. The boxingslip cord system of claim 7, wherein the extension tube is adjustable tolengthen and shorten the height of each of the first and secondcollapsible, portable tripod stands.
 9. The boxing slip cord system ofclaim 8, wherein an inner tube section of the extension tube extends outof an end of an outer tube section of the extension tube by loosening areleasable adjustment member, and pulling the inner tube section awayfrom the end of the outer tube section.
 10. The boxing slip cord systemof claim 9, wherein the inner tube section is telescoped back into theouter tube section end of the extension tube by loosening the releasableadjustment member and pushing the inner tube section back into the outertube section of the extension tube.
 11. The boxing slip cord system ofclaim 10, whereby the inner tube section includes height measurementmarks to help adjust the height of the cord reel.
 12. The boxing slipcord system of claim 11, whereby the cord reel is mounted at a free endof the inner tube section of the extension tube.
 13. The boxing slipcord system of claim 12, whereby the cord reel includes a housing whichencloses a reel, within the housing, such that the slip cord is woundaround the reel and exits the housing through an opening in the housing.14. The boxing slip cord system of claim 13, whereby a hook is securedto a free end of the slip cord, whereby the hook can be attached to aring which is mounted to the end of the inner tube section.
 15. A boxingslip cord system, comprising: a collapsible, portable tripod stand; thecollapsible, portable tripod stand having three legs each having a firstend and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to a clamp;an extension tube slidably received through the clamp of thecollapsible, portable tripod stand; the collapsible, portable tripodstand having three supports; each of the three supports connected at afirst end by first, second and third hinge fittings to the clamp andhingedly connected at an opposite second end to one of the three legs; acord reel mounted at an upper end of the extension tube of thecollapsible, portable tripod stand; the cord reel including a housingwhich encloses a reel within the housing; and a slip cord, wound aroundthe reel within the housing and adapted to be suspended between thecollapsible, portable tripod stand and a removable suction cup that canattached to a surface of a wall.
 16. The boxing slip cord system ofclaim 15, further wherein the three legs each have an upper sectionconnected at one end to the clamp and a lower section telescopicallyreceived in the upper section.
 17. The boxing slip cord system of claim16, further wherein the three legs each have a releasable adjustmentmember to allow the lower section of the three legs to telescope out ofa bottom of the upper section of the three legs.
 18. The boxing slipcord system of claim 17, wherein the first and second collapsible,portable tripod stands are collapsed when the three supports fold downso that the three legs rest against each other and the bottom end of theextension tube moves downward as the extension tube itself moves throughthe clamp in the direction of the first ends of the legs.
 19. The boxingslip cord system of claim 18, wherein an inner tube section of theextension tube extends out of an end of an outer tube section of theextension tube by loosening a releasable adjustment member, and pullingthe inner tube section away from the end of the outer tube section. 20.The boxing slip cord system of claim 19, wherein the inner tube sectionis telescoped back into the outer tube section end of the extension tubeby loosening the releasable adjustment member and pushing the inner tubesection back into the outer tube section of the extension tube.